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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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